The Shire has four volunteer bush fire brigades and 13 fire control officers located throughout the Shire to respond to bush fires and to administer the Bush Fires Act.

Burning Permits

Burning is prohibited from 1 November to 14 February. Permits to burn are required during the restricted burning periods 1 October to 31 October and 15 February to 31 March. Permits can be obtained from your local bush fire control officer.

Harvest Bans

The Shire will implement a ban on harvesting and the movement of vehicles in paddocks on days of extreme weather conditions.

The Shire provides a mobile phone SMS harvest ban notification service to land owners and occupiers. To register for this free service contact the Shire Office.

Bush Fire Control Officers

In case of a fire emergency phone 000

In case of a fire emergency phone 000. For general enquiries please contact your local bush fire control officer or the Shire of Westonia on (08) 9046 7063.